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Modern of the Month -9/2007

 

All watches reviewed are obtained through purchase.  Free samples are NOT accepted, to maintain journalistic integrity.  These reviews are provided as a public service and are in no way conclusive. Opinion are those of the writer.

DEADMAN® QUARTZ JUMP HOUR

I don't  understand  their name, and they don't seem to make much effort at promoting it.  These are super inexpensive as jump hours go....

Pricing is all over the place - I paid $29.99 for the one reviewed but I've seen online retailers trying to get as much as $250!!  The lower price is more in line with the quality....but hey, I'm "jumping" ahead!

Construction
Solid stainless steel case, acrylic plastic crystal, a vinyl-over-cloth fake leather band which will accommodate a large 8.25" wrist.

The watch is rated for only 3 meter of water resistance, so no swimming with this.
 1 year warrantee.

Very light(56 grams) - the case is fairly thin stainless, you can actually get a little "clang" if you strike it with your finger.

Simple quartz movement with a lot of plastic parts.

Display
It's a perfectly nice display except it isn't a true "jump hour".  It is what I call a "scroll hour": the hour is always scrolling past, so you have some times when you haven't a clue what hour it is.

Powered by a LR41 cell, which should give 1+ years of service.

Mine came in a small cardboard box with no markings or directions.

They are nice looking, but there isn't a lot of quality.  It's just a nice "fashion watch", so don't pay too much if you decide to get one.  It's not destined to become a collectible or a family heirloom.

Comments: ed@thedigitalwatch.com

 





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